Ben's 2018 Veterans Day Salute 40 views...….is to Marine Corps veteran and Steelers fan Greg Yakubik (afterall, it IS the same weekend as the Marine Corps Birthday!):

“I joined the United States Marine Corps on November 7th, 1999 and was sent to Parris Island, South Carolina for basic training. After graduating from basic, I did infantry training in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After my training, I was sent to Camp Pendleton, California for my permanent duty station where I spent 4 years. My unit was sent to Australia to do training with Australian forces, then on to Etajima Island Sasebo, Japan; Nagasaki and Okinawa, Japan. In 2003, my unit was sent into Iraq. We were the first unit to cross the border into Baghdad, which was on St Patrick’s Day. My unit took down Baghdad on April 11th.” -- Greg Yakubik.Nov 11, 2018

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"I loved being a Marine & fighting for my country! When I left the Corps, I started working in the Emergency Room at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. I guess protecting others is just a part of who I am, which is why I went on to college for Criminal Justice. I am now a Senior Safety Officer for UPMC’s Western Psychiatric Institute." -- Greg Yakubik.

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"I grew up in the Pittsburgh area (and will always live here) and have been a Steelers fan all my life! I was lucky to marry a girl that loves Steelers football just as much as I do, and we never miss a game. We are huge Ben fans in this house since he came into the league. I really enjoy watching him play every game day. I also love the work his foundation does for the police around the country. I have a lot of friends that are cops in the Pittsburgh area, so this really means a great deal to me. My wife and I have tried to do our part for Ben and his foundation over the years – we’ve volunteered at the kids’ camps he holds every summer, and also at his charity golf tournaments. We have even attended his charity events as guests. I’m proud to be a Marine, a Pittsburgh native, and a life-long Steelers fan!” — Greg Yakubik.

*Greg, we are honored to tell your story! Thank you for your service not only in the Corps & around the world, but at home in Pittsburgh as well!

Thank you to ALL of our veterans!! We are truly a blessed Nation to have you keeping us safe! God Bless America!Nov 11, 2018

November 8, 2018: Panthers vs Steelers59 views“Ben is the Steelers Digest Player of the Week!”

From Bob Labriola, Steelers.com:

Winning in the NFL doesn’t require perfect play from the quarterback, but if a team gets perfect play from its quarterback, things certainly are a whole lot easier. Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field, the Steelers got perfect play from their quarterback, and that got them off on the right foot for what turned into a 52-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Ben Roethlisberger completed 22-of-25 (88 percent) for 328 yards, with five touchdowns, no interceptions, and a perfect 158.3 rating. Roethlisberger also ran three times for 27 yards, and for all of that he is the Steelers Digest Player of the Week.

Final Score: Steelers 52, Panthers 21

Photo: Mr. Karl Roser / SteelersNov 09, 2018

November 8, 2018: Panthers vs Steelers66 viewsBen has thrown five touchdowns in a game for the sixth time in his NFL career. He is the fifth QB in NFL history to register at least five TD passes in six games in a career (Drew Brees: 10, Peyton Manning: 9, Tom Brady: 6, Dan Marino: 6)

Final Score: Steelers 52, Panthers 21

Photo: Mr. Karl Roser / SteelersNov 09, 2018

November 8, 2018: Panthers vs Steelers61 views"We have a lot of weapons and the Oline protects well...they protected the heck out of me tonight." -- Ben.

Final Score: Steelers 52, Panthers 21

Photo: Mr. Karl Roser / SteelersNov 09, 2018

November 8, 2018: Panthers vs Steelers62 viewsFrom Ed Bouchette:

If Ben Roethlisberger can continue to deliver masterpieces like this against a good defense, the Steelers — winners of five straight — might have their best chance at a Super Bowl since the early Mike Tomlin years.

Roethlisberger finished 22-of-25 passing for 328 yards, five touchdowns and a perfect passer rating of 158.3, the third such game of his career. He hit every throw, as if tossing into a big net. The Steelers worked the no-huddle offense, Roethlisberger’s specialty, on a short week, and the usually stout Panthers looked uneasy throughout.

Final Score: Steelers 52, Panthers 21

Photo: Mr. Karl Roser / SteelersNov 09, 2018

November 8, 2018: Panthers vs Steelers62 viewsThe Steelers' 52 points tonight marks the team's seventh regular-season game with at least 50 points in franchise history. It is the team's first 50-point game since Oct. 26, 2014 vs. Indianapolis (W, 51-34).